WARM Shoulders (Individual Support)
WARM offers individual support by telephone for those who just need to talk with someone who has "walked in your adoption shoes." We will attempt to match you with a WARM Shoulder volunteer in your geographical area.
General Support Group Meetings
Support groups will meet during the summer months. Please consult this website to be aware of any changes the week of the meeting.
Seattle
1st Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
The Unitarian Church at
6556 35th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Port Orchard
The Port Orchard support meetings have been discontinued. Please contact the WARM office to be put in contact with a WARM Shoulders volunteer for support by phone or email.
Longview
The Longview support meetings have been discontinued. Please contact the WARM office to be put in contact with a WARM Shoulders volunteer for support by phone or email.
North Pierce/South King Counties
3rd Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
***May and June Meetings will be held at:***
First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup
412 West Pioneer, Room 124/Parlor
Enter the building from the parking lot
JULY (and beyond...)
Sumner Library
1116 Fryar Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
Spokane
The Spokane support group has been discontinued. If you need one-to-one support, call the WARM office to be put in contact with a WARM Shoulders volunteer.
OTHER WASHINGTON SUPPORT GROUPS (not affiliated with WARM):
Scattered Roots (Olympia) - Adoption Support Group for adoptees and others affected by Adoption, meets monthly in the Olymia/South Sound area. Visit their website at www.scatteredroots.org or contact the facilitators at 360/357-6681.
Please Note: Many issues discussed during WARM support meetings are not appropriate for young children.